Origin
Goddard, MD
Morning in Goddard on Thursday
Local time
9:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goddard, MD to Annapolis, MD
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.1 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goddard, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 23.1 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Greenbelt Road, Glenn Dale Boulevard, Bell Station Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 23.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Greenbelt Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Goddard, MD to Annapolis, MD is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goddard, MD to Annapolis, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Greenbelt Road | — | — |
| Glenn Dale Boulevard | — | — |
| Bell Station Road | — | — |
| Annapolis Road | — | — |
| Laurel Bowie Road | — | — |
| Collington Road | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
| John Hanson Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Greenbelt Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goddard, MD and Annapolis, MD.
1
Start on the route
128 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left
420 ft
·
35 sec
3
Turn right onto Greenbelt Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Greenbelt Road
4
Continue on Glenn Dale Boulevard
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Glenn Dale Boulevard
5
Turn slight left
213 ft
·
8 sec
6
Continue on Bell Station Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bell Station Road
7
Turn left onto Annapolis Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Annapolis Road
8
Turn right onto Laurel Bowie Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Laurel Bowie Road
9
Continue on Collington Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Collington Road
10
Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 East: Annapolis
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 50 East: Annapolis
11
Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
John Hanson Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
MD 70: Rowe Boulevard, Bestgate Road, Annapolis, Maryland Fire-Rescue Memorial, Historic Annapolis State Capital
13
Keep slight right to continue on MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
MD 70 : Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis South
14
Turn straight onto Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
15
Keep slight right to continue on Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Roscoe Rowe Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Northwest Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Northwest Street
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Church Circle
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Church Circle
18
Exit the rotary onto School Street
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
School Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.83 one way
$7.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Annapolis, MD
Morning in Annapolis on Thursday
Local time
9:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Goddard, MD to Annapolis, MD covers 23.1 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Greenbelt Road, Glenn Dale Boulevard, Bell Station Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from Goddard, MD. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Goddard, MD to Annapolis, MD is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goddard, MD to Annapolis, MD is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Goddard, MD to Annapolis, MD does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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